Global Leadership Programs
2025: Socially-Responsible Leadership in Scotland
The Office of Community-Engaged Leadership office is proud to reflect on the completion of a 12-day study abroad experience. Co-led by Megan Kasper, Associate Director of Community-Engaged Leadership and Dr. Stacey Garrett, Interim Department Chair of Counseling, Therapy, and Higher Education, the course examined themes of socially-responsible leadership through the context of Scotland’s rich history and public life.
Students examined leadership in government, education, public service, and civic life — blending classroom learning with real-world insights. Through immersive experiences and reflective learning, they deepened their understanding of leadership for the common good in a global context.
Highlights included:
- A full-day workshop with the Scottish Community Development Centre.
- Visits to the University of Glasgow, Kelvingrove Museum, and the Scottish Parliament.
- Community site visits to Street Soccer Scotland and Creative Stirling.
- Exploring Glasgow, Stirling, Edinburgh, and the breathtaking Highlands.
To read more about this experience, visit this link! We are so proud to have co-hosted this experience for undergraduate and graduate students. We look forward to offering this experience again!
2023: University of Johannesburg Global Leadership Exchange
The Office of Community-Engaged Leadership office is pleased to reflect on the success of the 2023 Global Leadership Exchange (GLE) program. Conducted during the week of September 3rd, this initiative brought twelve students from the University of Johannesburg to engage with our Appalachian State University community and thirteen App State students selected to be Global Leadership Exchange Fellows. Throughout the program week, student leaders from both institutions actively participated in global dialogue, fostering cultural exchange through small-group discussions and relationship-building activities.
A key objective of the GLE program was to cultivate participants’ curiosity and openness toward diverse identities, cultural perspectives, and global perspectives on leadership. Post-program feedback revealed that participants gained a deeper understanding of how culture influences individuals’ views and perceptions. The significance of our cross-cultural connections is underscored by the recognition that, even with variances in identities and backgrounds, a shared mission and values serve as cohesive elements within student leadership development. Participants engaged in shared learning around student leadership, activism, advocacy, and social change concepts in global contexts. Highlights from the week included shadowing AppState student leaders, a day trip to Greensboro to visit the International Civil Rights Museum and Bennett College, and community service with local nonprofits.
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